Welcome to www.PenguinBookshop.com

    Our website, like our bookshop, is under construction.

    We are on target for our September 6th Grand Opening during the Harvest Festival in Sewickley.

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    Updated:  June 24,  2008

    ·  New bricks and mortar - You probably will not recognize the new Penguin Bookshop if you have not been by in awhile, although we are hoping that it looks like it has always been there.  The new facade is almost complete and we are eagerly anticipating installation of the second story bow window in early July.  Fireplaces are in, drywall is going up, the elevator is going in and bookshelves are ordered.        

    ·  Outstanding staff - More importantly, we are excited about our core staff and their ability to help you find just the right books.  We have a retreat planned to focus on our opening book inventory, additional hiring, grand opening and engaging programming.

    ·  We are continuing to work diligently on LEED Certification to meet today’s green building standards.  We are working on the store finishes right now and have selected paint, carpet and flooring that will meet today's green standards.  We are also looking at packaging possibilities and our coffee bar setup to attempt to minimize waste.

    ·  It is encouraging to hear that communities are increasing their support for independent bookstores because they are more unique and offer more personalized service than mass market retailers.  Studies show that by shopping locally, 70% of your dollars stay in the Sewickley community!

    ·   For more details and photos on our progress toward getting your community bookstore reopened, visit our blog!

    ·  The new Penguin Bookshop will provide comfortable seating, fireplaces, and coffee as well as a children’s area, programming space and sunroom on the second floor.

    ·    We will offer books, book-related gifts, greeting cards, newspapers and magazines, extensive programming and online shopping.  Our American Booksellers Association (ABA) Booksense.com website will go live on the same day that we open our store.  We hope that it will serve your needs and make it easy to support the Penguin online.

    Please keep checking here for postings on our progress as we continue to grow.

     

    Feel free to contact us at:   booklovers@PenguinBookshop.com

         
Penguin Bookshop June 2008
Still on Target for
September 6th Grand Opening

   


June 2008
Beaver Street View


June 2008
Parking Lot Entry
Penguin Bookshop  ~  420 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA  15143  ~  412-741-3838